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The voice of The Sky Valley since 1899Tue, 03 Mar 2015 20:26:14 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.3Sky Valley prepares for 27th-annual Lip Sync contesthttp://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/sky-valley-prepares-27th-annual-lip-sync-contest/
http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/sky-valley-prepares-27th-annual-lip-sync-contest/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 19:48:10 +0000http://www.monroemonitor.com/?p=13097The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 27th-annual Lip Sync contest on May 15 at 7 p.m. in the Sultan High School Commons (3715 310th Ave. S.E.). Talented and fun-loving performers from the Sultan School District area will take to the stage to entertain the audience. It’s easy to be part of the [...]

]]>The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 27th-annual Lip Sync contest on May 15 at 7 p.m. in the Sultan High School Commons (3715 310th Ave. S.E.). Talented and fun-loving performers from the Sultan School District area will take to the stage to entertain the audience.

It’s easy to be part of the show, just put together a great, family-friendly performance and be a resident of the Sultan School District. Then bring your CD and the $3 admission fee to the SHS Commons on May 15. Registration begins at 6 p.m. This is not a fundraiser; it’s just plain fun, and participants may win cash prizes.

Pacific Earth Works Inc., based in Monroe, is a full-service landscape general contracting firm, specializing in commercial and high-end residential projects. The company has been in business for 35 years.

]]>http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/landscape-firm-receives-multiple-awards/feed/0Skykomish School names students of the monthhttp://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/skykomish-school-names-students-month/
http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/skykomish-school-names-students-month/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 19:42:58 +0000http://www.monroemonitor.com/?p=13090The Skykomish School honored Asia Rooney (left) and Anya McCullough as its Students of the Month for January. Fifth-grader Asia Rooney was commended for her exemplary behavior in school. “Asia models appropriate behavior in the classroom,” said instructor Lanette Diaz. “She works hard, completes tasks and has a positive attitude towards school and learning.” Anya [...]

The Skykomish School honored Asia Rooney (left) and Anya McCullough as its Students of the Month for January. Fifth-grader Asia Rooney was commended for her exemplary behavior in school. “Asia models appropriate behavior in the classroom,” said instructor Lanette Diaz. “She works hard, completes tasks and has a positive attitude towards school and learning.”

Anya McCullough was recognized for academic success. “Anya always completes tasks in a timely manner and meets all deadlines for assignments,” said instructor Kim McCullough.

]]>http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/skykomish-school-names-students-month/feed/0Sultan School District named one of top performing districts for College Bound Scholarship programhttp://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/sultan-school-district-named-one-top-performing-districts-college-bound-scholarship-program/
http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/sultan-school-district-named-one-top-performing-districts-college-bound-scholarship-program/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 19:39:27 +0000http://www.monroemonitor.com/?p=13088The Sultan School District received recognition from Gov. Jay Inslee as one of the top-performing districts in the state, in terms of signups for the College Bound Scholarship program. The 2013 to 2014 state average for College Bound Scholarship sign-ups was 89 percent. Sultan School District exceeded the state average, Inslee told the district in [...]

]]>The Sultan School District received recognition from Gov. Jay Inslee as one of the top-performing districts in the state, in terms of signups for the College Bound Scholarship program.

The 2013 to 2014 state average for College Bound Scholarship sign-ups was 89 percent. Sultan School District exceeded the state average, Inslee told the district in a recognition and award letter.

College Bound is now in its eighth year, and encourages students to pursue a college education. Inslee continued his letter, “Students in your district have greater opportunities because of your efforts and leadership.”

]]>http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/sultan-school-district-named-one-top-performing-districts-college-bound-scholarship-program/feed/0Monroe High School student wins prestigious PLU scholarshiphttp://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/monroe-high-school-student-wins-prestigious-plu-scholarship/
http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/monroe-high-school-student-wins-prestigious-plu-scholarship/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 19:36:45 +0000http://www.monroemonitor.com/?p=13082Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) has awarded Monroe High School (MHS) student Jessica Cichanski a President’s Scholarship, one of the top academic and leadership scholarships offered by PLU. Nearly 500 applicants applied for the scholarships this year. Students must have a 3.8 GPA or higher or 1250+ SAT score (critical reading and math only) or 28+ [...]

]]>Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) has awarded Monroe High School (MHS) student Jessica Cichanski a President’s Scholarship, one of the top academic and leadership scholarships offered by PLU.

Nearly 500 applicants applied for the scholarships this year. Students must have a 3.8 GPA or higher or 1250+ SAT score (critical reading and math only) or 28+ ACT score to be eligible to apply. This award is worth $24,000 per year, or more than half of the school’s annual tuition.

“I think that it was the small-school aspect that originally drew me to PLU,” Cichanski said in a press release. While she has family who have attended the school, Cichanski knew the moment she walked on campus that “this is my school.”

According to PLU, Cichanski was selected for the scholarship based on her academic achievements, co-curricular involvement, service and leadership, as well as her potential to affect positive change and leadership in the life of the university.

Cichanski plans on studying business at PLU. In high school she took marketing, and this year, will go to nationals with her DECA team. “It’s my outlet and my passion, so it’s what I’d like to do for my future,” she explained.

Cichanski said that Monroe Public Schools and the ability to push herself and take college classes through MHS have prepared her for creating her own path through college. “I will miss the relationships I have built there, and the teachers,” Cichanski said. “I will miss the closeness of seeing them every day and the way they’ve helped me. The community feeling of MHS is almost like a family.”

As a President’s Scholar, Cichanski is also eligible for one of 10 $29,000-per-year Harstad Founder’s Scholarships or one of five full-tuition Regents’ Scholarships, which she has interviewed for and expects to find out about soon.

]]>http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/monroe-high-school-student-wins-prestigious-plu-scholarship/feed/0Maltby Elementary, Hidden River Middle School host combined fundraiserhttp://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/maltby-elementary-hidden-river-middle-school-host-combined-fundraiser/
http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/maltby-elementary-hidden-river-middle-school-host-combined-fundraiser/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 19:33:52 +0000http://www.monroemonitor.com/?p=13080Maltby Elementary and Hidden River Middle School will host a combined all-you-can-eat spaghetti, bingo, silent auction and adults-only poker night fundraiser at the Maltby Community Center (8711 206th St. S.E.). The event will take place on Saturday, March 14. A Marimba band will start playing at 4:30 p.m., the spaghetti dinner will be from 4 [...]

]]>Maltby Elementary and Hidden River Middle School will host a combined all-you-can-eat spaghetti, bingo, silent auction and adults-only poker night fundraiser at the Maltby Community Center (8711 206th St. S.E.).

The event will take place on Saturday, March 14. A Marimba band will start playing at 4:30 p.m., the spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m., bingo will run from 5 to 7 p.m. and poker begins at 7:30 p.m.

KJ’s Used Electronics in Sultan held its grand opening ceremony on Friday, Feb. 27, with a celebratory ribbon-cutting event. Sultan Mayor Carolyn Eslick, Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Copple and Chamber Board President Brian Copple all took part in welcoming KJ owners, Kim Helm and Jerrell Neal, to Sultan. Helm and Neal live in Gold Bar with their two children, 10-year-old Ashley and 11-year-old Jacob.

KJ’s (303 Main St.) is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday through Saturday. The consignment and electronics store carries all types of used electronics, clothes, housewares and toys. Neal can also repair computers, laptops and cracked cell phone screens. KJ’s is currently a cash-only business. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/Kjselectronics.

]]>http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/real-deals-home-decor-hosts-grand-reopening/feed/0Pet of the Week | Jasperhttp://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/pet-week-jasper/
http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/pet-week-jasper/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 19:22:03 +0000http://www.monroemonitor.com/?p=13070Jasper is a total love bug. He wags his tail whenever he sees someone walking to his enclosure, excited that he is going to be pet and fawned over. He is great with other dogs and enjoys their company. He gets nervous when he is alone, but he will sleep soundly and happily when he [...]

Jasper is a total love bug. He wags his tail whenever he sees someone walking to his enclosure, excited that he is going to be pet and fawned over.

He is great with other dogs and enjoys their company. He gets nervous when he is alone, but he will sleep soundly and happily when he knows his family is around.

He does have environmental allergies that are getting better everyday and can be kept under control with allergy medication. Jasper could not get any sweeter, and is so ready for a warm, cozy forever home.

If you would like to learn more about adoption or foster go to PasadoSafeHaven.org/Adopt and fill out an adoption questionnaire or call Tabitha, our adoption coordinator, at 360-793-9393 Ext. 110.

]]>http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/03/03/pet-week-jasper/feed/0MHS Jazz Band, Jazz Choir host “Sweet Swing Spectacular”http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/02/19/mhs-jazz-band-jazz-choir-host-sweet-spring-spectacular/
http://www.monroemonitor.com/2015/02/19/mhs-jazz-band-jazz-choir-host-sweet-spring-spectacular/#commentsThu, 19 Feb 2015 19:01:18 +0000http://www.monroemonitor.com/?p=12874The Monroe High School (MHS) Jazz Band and Jazz Choir is hosting a “Sweet Swing Spectacular” this Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the MHS Performing Arts Center. The event will feature jazz, dessert and a silent auction. General admission is $15 and $10 for senior citizens. Tickets will be available at [...]

The Monroe High School (MHS) Jazz Band and Jazz Choir is hosting a “Sweet Swing Spectacular” this Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the MHS Performing Arts Center. The event will feature jazz, dessert and a silent auction.

General admission is $15 and $10 for senior citizens. Tickets will be available at the door or from any Jazz Band or Jazz Choir students.